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RangerSport4x2 · #**5416** 01-17-2017, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ford4thot

I think if you could afford it you should go coilover

I wouldn't mind spending the money. But it'll definitely push other car related things off. Like the brakes that need improvement, and trips I want to take this year. It's just deciding if it's something il actually benefit from considering I probably won't be doing anymore autocross with it.

ford4thot · #**5417** 01-17-2017, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RangerSport4x2

I wouldn't mind spending the money. But it'll definitely push other car related things off. Like the brakes that need improvement, and trips I want to take this year. It's just deciding if it's something il actually benefit from considering I probably won't be doing anymore autocross with it.

I personally just want to add some power. I'm too broke to go all out. I won't Auto cross it much if at all.. and it handles pretty well already. I just want to go faster stoplight to stop light than the car next to me

RangerSport4x2 · #**5418** 01-17-2017, 06:55 PM

The BMR springs I want are like $215 for the set. And I need an alignment anyways. Might run them with the just okay OEM dampers for now, do the trips me and other car people had planned. And revisit the idea of going coilover or Performance damper setup towards the end of the year when I have a better idea of what I actually think I can use.

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Originally Posted by ford4thot

I personally just want to add some power. I'm too broke to go all out. I won't Auto cross it much if at all.. and it handles pretty well already. I just want to go faster stoplight to stop light than the car next to me

The SS is a lot more solid as you buy it than the Base GT. You really shouldnt need that much in the handling department.

You may not remember, I'm living in hangar/apartment my dad has on his property while I try to get my office sub leased and moved. Which means I spend very little on living expenses right now, and all of my car equipement is set up in the overhang. So, car build speed tracked while I can.

ford4thot · #**5419** 01-17-2017, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RangerSport4x2

The BMR springs I want are like $215 for the set. And I need an alignment anyways. Might run them with the just okay OEM dampers for now, do the trips me and other car people had planned. And revisit the idea of going coilover or Performance damper setup towards the end of the year when I have a better idea of what I actually think I can use.

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The SS is a lot more solid as you buy it than the Base GT. You really shouldnt need that much in the handling department.

You may not remember, I'm living in hangar/apartment my dad has on his property while I try to get my office sub leased and moved. Which means I spend very little on living expenses right now, and all of my car equipement is set up in the overhang. So, car build speed tracked while I can.

Jealous

RangerSport4x2 · #**5420** 01-17-2017, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ford4thot

Jealous

I think I mentioned the idea of doing it back in august when my apartment lease was ending before I left again. But I also said if I didn't have the office straightened out before January 1, I was just going to find a new place anyways.

Well, I'm actually loving this right now. That's why I've been shoving parts into the mustang, autocrossing, taking mini trips every weekend, and went to North Carolina recently to drive Tail of the Dragon.

ford4thot · #**5421** 01-17-2017, 07:01 PM

If I hadn't bought and started building that fucking POS I'd have a supercharger on the SS by now, almost

RangerSport4x2 · #**5422** 01-17-2017, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ford4thot

If I hadn't bought and started building that fucking POS I'd have a supercharger on the SS by now, almost

I've been wanting to start an old beater muscle car build but I'm afraid the moment I roll a rust bucket in here, il quickly find that I've overstayed my welcome.

ford4thot · #**5423** 01-17-2017, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RangerSport4x2

I've been wanting to start an old beater muscle car build but I'm afraid the moment I roll a rust bucket in here, il quickly find that I've overstayed my welcome.

Lol probably haha

Luckily my driveway is on a 300 ft cul-de-sac with only 2 neighbors that can see it. One's gone all the time, OTR trucker.
If my drive faced the front of my house, I'd have gotten a letter from the city already

RangerSport4x2 · #**5424** 01-17-2017, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ford4thot

Lol probably haha

Luckily my driveway is on a 300 ft cul-de-sac with only 2 neighbors that can see it. One's gone all the time, OTR trucker.
If my drive faced the front of my house, I'd have gotten a letter from the city already

I have no life, and no girlfriend outside of business and car things/people. I have no intention of changing that for a while. And I'm realizing how great this setup is. I almost want to just replicate it on the cheap piece of property down the street from him, but no attached open hangar, just all warehouse and loft built in it. Of course I've done zero logistics research how how financially doable this is with all of the supporting things i probably need.

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Essentially reverse order what most people who build on fresh property usually do. Workshop first, house later.

ford4thot · #**5425** 01-17-2017, 07:16 PM

Sounds like a great plan, you forgot the part where you're going to win the lottery and share with me

RangerSport4x2 · #**5426** 01-17-2017, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ford4thot

Sounds like a great plan, you forgot the part where you're going to win the lottery and share with me

What do we need the lottery for... trump is making America great again. I don't have to think about what's financially responsible anymore.

ford4thot · #**5427** 01-17-2017, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RangerSport4x2

What do we need the lottery for... trump is making America great again. I don't have to think about what's financially responsible anymore.

I'll buy more power when Trump refunds me my Obamacare fines

TerrenceStuart · #**5428** 01-17-2017, 07:51 PM

Trump a dee doo dah trump ety ay My oh my what a wonderful guy.

guell · #**5429** 01-17-2017, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RangerSport4x2

Well, I'm actually loving this right now. That's why I've been shoving parts into the mustang, autocrossing, taking mini trips every weekend, and went to North Carolina recently to drive Tail of the Dragon.

Hope it wasn't over a weekend, it's a parade of fuckery if it's Saturday or Sunday. Weekdays it's magical

RangerSport4x2 · #**5430** 01-17-2017, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by guell

Hope it wasn't over a weekend, it's a parade of fuckery if it's Saturday or Sunday. Weekdays it's magical

It was at the first moment I had daylight on a Sunday. Was nearly empty.

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Had to drive to it in the dark which was easier than anticipated.